Zack DeCaro is a licensed Massachusetts broker who lists Haverhill homes for a 1% listing fee plus a $400 transaction fee. He has 10+ years in real estate, 250+ homes sold personally, and $75M+ in sales volume.
Zack is a licensed Massachusetts broker (MA 9586658-RE-B) who handles the full listing: pricing, photography, MLS exposure, showings, negotiation and the path to closing. The listing fee is 1% of the sale price plus a $400 transaction fee. For a seller, that is the difference between paying a traditional listing commission and keeping more of the proceeds.
Zack works with sellers across Essex County, including Haverhill and the communities around it. You can read what past clients say on the reviews page. Review the 1% plan in detail on the sell for 1% page.
Price a Haverhill home too high and you risk losing the early showing window; price it at market value and you give buyers a reason to compete. Zack builds a list price from recent comparable Haverhill closings and active competition, not from a number you hope to see. Request a free home value estimate to start with real comparables.
For context, the U.S. Census Bureau reports a 62.8% owner-occupied housing rate and a median owner-occupied home value of $453,900 for Haverhill in its 2020-2024 estimates. That is a survey-based figure across all owner-occupied homes, not a price for a specific house.
Haverhill is made up of distinct sections. Areas buyers recognize include The Highlands, Ward Hill, Bradford, Bradford Center, and Rocks Village. Haverhill covers about 33.04 square miles, and buyers often shop by location, so Zack looks at comparable sales in your part of Haverhill first, then widens the search.
Nicknamed the Queen Slipper City for its shoe manufacturing history. Bradford became part of Haverhill in 1897; the city had 67,787 residents in 2020.
A pricing recommendation based on comparable Haverhill and nearby sales. Professional photography and a written listing description. MLS entry and syndication to the major home search sites. Showing coordination and open houses when they make sense. Offer review, negotiation and counteroffers. Coordination with your closing attorney through the purchase and sale agreement and closing.
The 1% is the listing-side fee only. Compensation for a buyer's agent is separate and negotiable. The $400 transaction fee applies. Commissions and fees are negotiable and are not set by law.
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Zack works with sellers in Haverhill and nearby communities. Haverhill borders Lawrence, Methuen, Merrimac, Groveland, and Amesbury. See the full list on the markets we serve page.
Listing fee: With Zack, the listing fee is 1% plus a $400 transaction fee. On a $455,000 sale, that is $4,550 plus $400, or $4,950. The 1% is the listing-side fee only; compensation for a buyer's agent is separate and negotiable, and all fees are negotiable.
Deed excise tax: Massachusetts sellers pay a deed excise (transfer) tax of $4.56 for each $1,000 of the sale price, set by M.G.L. c. 64D, section 1. There is no separate city or town transfer tax, and the rate is the same in Haverhill as elsewhere in Essex County.
The $455,000 figure is illustrative, not a prediction of your sale price. You also pay your attorney, any mortgage payoff, municipal charges and certificates, and you may negotiate repairs. Confirm current figures with your closing attorney before you sign.
Most sellers of 1 to 2 family homes need a certificate of compliance for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors from the local fire department before closing (M.G.L. c. 148, section 26F). If the home is not connected to public sewer, a Title 5 septic inspection is generally required within two years of the sale. For homes built before 1978, sellers must give buyers the federal lead paint disclosure and the Massachusetts lead notices. Massachusetts has no single statewide seller disclosure form, but a seller cannot conceal a known material defect. A typical sale starts with an offer to purchase and moves to a purchase and sale agreement signed through attorneys. Ask your closing attorney which rules apply to your sale.
Zack DeCaro is a licensed Massachusetts broker. He has 10+ years in real estate, 250+ homes sold personally and $75M+ in sales volume, and he lists homes for 1% plus a $400 transaction fee. Read the reviews page and interview more than one agent before you choose.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports a median value of $453,900 for owner-occupied homes in Haverhill (2020-2024 estimates), but your home's value depends on its condition, location and the current market. Request a free estimate or ask Zack for comparable sales.
With Zack, the listing fee is 1% plus a $400 transaction fee. Massachusetts sellers also pay the deed excise tax of $4.56 per $1,000 of the sale price (about $2,075 on a $455,000 sale), plus attorney and closing costs and any payoff. Buyer's agent compensation is separate and negotiable, and all fees are negotiable.
Most 1-2 family sellers need a smoke and carbon monoxide detector certificate of compliance from the local fire department, a Title 5 septic inspection if the home is not on public sewer, and a lead paint disclosure for homes built before 1978. Massachusetts has no single statewide seller disclosure form, but sellers cannot hide known material defects. Your attorney can confirm what applies.
Yes. Zack is a licensed Massachusetts broker who lists homes in Haverhill and nearby communities, including Lawrence, Methuen, and Merrimac. Ask him for comparable sales in your part of Haverhill.
Market data: U.S. Census Bureau 2020–2024 estimates; figures change monthly. Deed excise tax per M.G.L. c. 64D, section 1; confirm current requirements with your closing attorney. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. All commissions and fees are negotiable and not set by law; the 1% fee plus $400 applies to listing-side representation only, and buyer-agent compensation, if offered, is separate and negotiable. Nick DeCaro and Zack DeCaro are both licensed Massachusetts brokers. Written by Zack DeCaro, MA Broker 9586658-RE-B · Last reviewed October 2026.
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